Thursday, August 4, 2011

Mom Next Door-Dandelion Magazine Fall 2011

In May I was nominated to be the Mom Next Door for Sacramento Parents magazine…well after hearing my nomination, Sac Parents passed our story onto Dandelion Magazine (Sac Parents Special Needs Publication) as they felt I would be a good fit.Their editor, Melanie, contacted me immediately and asked if I would be willing to be in their fall 2011 issue…which of course I said “YES!” to! J

The issue is now out; it’s free and located at most doctor’s offices, therapy/counseling offices, rec centers, special needs schools, etc.You can also find it online at:

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What causes JRA/JIA?

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Doctors believe that juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. This means that the body's immune system attacks its own cells and tissues. It's unknown why this happens, but both heredity and environment seen to play a role. Certain gene mutations may make a person more susceptible to environmental factors-such as virus-that may trigger the disease.

How is JRA/JIA managed?

From the Juvenile Arthritis Foundation

Once a diagnosis of JRA/JIA is made, the doctor will coordinate a treatment plan that will most likely include exercise and medications to control the inflammation of the joints. Treatment may be altered as the JRA/JIA changes over time.

Is there a cure for JRA/JIA?

From the Juvenile Arthritis Foundation

There is no cure for JRA/JIA. However, with treatment and support most JRA/JIA can be controlled and children can lead full and active lives. Symptoms can last for months or years. Sometimes the symptoms go away on their own, this is called remission. Approximately half of children with JRA/JIA go into remission before they reach adulthood.